viii, 276 p. : 26 cm

"This series of biographical profiles shines a spotlight on that special place "Where the West meets the Guitar." Once called "Country and Western," it is now described as "Country or Western." Featured are a number of photos of the top stars, past and present. Also included is an extensive bibliography of works related to the Western music field"--Provided by publisher

Includes bibliographical references and index

Roundin' up radio -- Gene Autry and the phantom empire -- The big three: Gene, Roy and the Sons of the pioneers -- Dale Evans, Queen of the west -- Girls of the golden west -- Louise Massey and the Westerner -- Patsy Montana -- Ray Whitley -- Guitars, Cowboys and Country music -- Andy Parker and the Plainsmen -- Foy Willing and riders of the Purple Sage -- Jimmy Wakely -- Johnny Bond -- Rosalie Allen -- Cindy Walker -- Marilyn Tuttle -- Smiley Burnette -- Stuart Hamblen -- Tex Ritter -- Wisley Tuttle -- Monte Hale -- Rex Allen -- John Wayne -- Bob Wills, King of Western Swing -- Bing Crosby and country music -- Riders in the sky -- Flying W Wranglers -- Michael Martin Murphey -- Ray Price -- Marty Robbins -- Johnny Cash -- Johnny Western -- Red Steagall -- Don Edwards -- Rex Allen Jr. -- Lynn Anderson -- Ian Tyson -- Sons of the San Joaquin -- Asleep at the wheel -- Wylie and the Wild West -- R. W. Hampton, Riding for His own brand -- Waddie Mitchell, Cowboy Poet -- Chris LeDoux -- George Strait -- Country Music, Cowboys and the west -- The west on the music charts

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